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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Why did the Continental Congress issue the Olive Branch Petition? Wanted to gain United States independence without going to war Wanted to negotiate for protection of American rights peacefully Wanted to remain at peace in order to build up the Continental Army Wanted to show Britain the reasons why they were going to war

OpenStudy (paki):

what you guess here about the answer,,,,?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

John wingspaninson drafted the Olive Branch Petition, which was adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 5 and submitted to King George on July 8, 1775. It was an attempt to assert the rights of the colonists while maintaining their loyalty to the British crown.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So B?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I think so

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